Assessment of Sea Level Rise Along Nigeria’s Economic Exclusive Zone Using Nasa Sea level Rise Tools

Sea level rise poses significant threats to coastal nations globally, particularly those with extensive economic exclusive zones (EEZ) and ‎vulnerable coastal infrastructures like Nigeria. This study assesses sea level rise along Nigeria’s EEZ using NASA’s advanced sea level rise ‎tools and satellite data. The research integrates NASA’s altimeter satellite data and digital elevation models (DEMs) to quantify historical ‎trends and project future sea level rise impacts along the Nigerian coastline. Findings indicate the Rate of Sea Level Rise has increased by ‎‎12cm Sea level rise 1993-2023), with 18cm Sea level rise projected for 2050. This indicates a consistent upward trend in sea level, with an ‎average rise rate exceeding global averages due to regional variations. This rise threatens Nigeria’s coastal ecosystems, economic activities ‎, including the oil and shipping industries, and coastal settlements. Strategic adaptation and mitigation planning based on satellite data and predictive modelling are crucial to safeguarding Nigeria’s coastal and marine assets‎.